Sunday, November 16, 2014

Ed Williams



Edgar Williams, 89, of Pocola, OK passed away Saturday, November 15, 2014 at his home in Pocola.  Ed was born August 6, 1925 in Pocola, OK to Harry Richard & Lillie Mae (Kilgore) Williams.  He worked for Holsum Bread Co. for 22+ years  but retired from the mustang School System in 1990.  Ed was a veteran of the US Navy serving in communications on Saipan Island in WWII.   His love for his family and his faith is a legacy that his children and grandchildren cherish and value.  He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 65 years Dorthy Ann (Beshears) Williams; son in law, Don DeSelms; grandson in law, Stephen Medley; brothers in law, Pete Howard, Donnie Beshears and sister in law, Mary Lee Williams.

Survivors include daughters & son in law, Sherry & Randy Gunter of Ft. Smith, AR, Sally DeSelms of Pocola, OK; sons & daughters in law, Richard & Rennie Williams of Panama, OK, Randy & Karen Williams, David Williams and Daniel Williams all of Pocola.  He leaves 17 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; sisters, Marie Howard & Stella Hughes; brothers & sister in law, Ted & Betty Williams of Pocola, OK Earl Williams of Turlock, CA; sister in law Connie Cloud of Spiro, OK; other relatives and loved ones; many friends.

Services will be at 2 pm, Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at Evans Memorial Chapel in Pocola, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow in Macedonia Cemetery, Pocola, OK.  Pallbearers will be Richard, Randall, David & Daniel Williams, Randy & Matthew Gunter.  Honorary pallbearers will be Ted and Earl Williams and Marie Howard.

The family will be at Evans & Miller Funeral Home in Pocola, OK on Tuesday evening from 5-7 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

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